The Polk County Sheriff's Office and local Neighborhood Watch participants are joining forces with thousands of other communities across America in support of "National Night Out," a program designed to heighten crime prevention awareness.  National Night Out will be held Tuesday, August 3, 2010.

Members of the Polk County Sheriff's Office will be visiting participating neighborhoods and joining in activities which include flashlight walks, cookouts and ice-cream socials. All Polk County residents are encouraged to participate and support law enforcement in the fight against crime by turning on a porch light from 6-9 p.m.